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Our Experienced Team has many years experience hiring top industry professionals at Executive and Board level

First Achieve believes people are the most important resource for any successful company. That factor is critical in finding experienced individuals to fill senior positions, which can positively impact to your business performance.

Recruiting the top industry professionals at Executive and Board level in today’s marketplace can be challenging and extremely time-consuming. First Achieve is dedicated to assisting you with that challenge to deliver greater future profitability and success.

Through our hands-on board level experience across multiple sectors, we are in the best position to headhunt the best Directors, Senior Management and Non Executives in your market.

I am thrilled to share my incredibly positive experience working with First Achieve as my dedicated recruitment partner. From the moment we started collaborating, I was struck by their unparalleled professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the field.

Anthony Brown
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Head of Recruitment

First Achieve took the time to truly understand our company's unique needsand culture, ensuring that every candidate they presdented was not only highly qualifies, but also a perfect fit for our team. Their exceptional ability to identify top-teir talent in a competitive market is a testament to their keen insight and thorough research.

Jennifer Bennett
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HR Director

Latest Jobs

Valuation Manager
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to €3200 per month + Bonus, ticket, travel expenses.
  • Permanent

Job Title: Valuation ManagerLocation: Hybrid, Neo Psychiko, AthensEmployment Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: up to €3.200 Gross (14 salaries, depends on experience). My client, is currently looking for a Valuation Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong background in team management, technical finance expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to apply valuation theory to real-world scenarios. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading global firm and contribute to high-level projects across various sectors.The key responsibilities of this role include: Leading the design and review of complex 3-statement financial models.Overseeing the application of valuation methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flows (DCF), Comparable Companies' Multiples, and Comparable Transactions, ensuring methodological accuracy and consistency.Managing industry and market research efforts to assess business viability, support strategic assessments, and validate assumptions.Overseeing the preparation of reports and client presentations, ensuring quality, consistency, and clarity.Guiding and supporting junior team members in their day-to-day work, providing feedback and promoting their technical development.Participating in client meetings and discussions, contributing to the delivery of actionable recommendations.The key requirements of this role are: Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or Economics with an excellent academic record.Master's degree or relevant professional qualifications (CFA Certification) in any of the above-mentioned disciplines will be considered a strong asset.Familiarity and a solid understanding of advanced accounting concepts and valuation techniques.Experience using CapitalIQ and Bloomberg databases will be highly regarded.Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.A genuine passion for finance.Problem-solving, analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in valuations/financial modelling within an audit/consulting firm.Fluency in Greek and English, both orally and verbally.Military obligations fulfilled (if applicable). Benefits:Annual bonus.Meal vouchers and medical/life insurance.Transport expenses & ticket vouchers.Opportunities for growth in a multinational, fast-growing organisation.Motivation for career progression and development.

Accountant
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to €2000 per month + ticket
  • Permanent

Want to grow into the kind of accountant people trust to keep everything accurate, compliant and on track? This is a solid next step if you want a role where accuracy matters, your judgement counts, and you can build broad hands-on experience across day-to-day accounting and tax work. You'll keep double-entry books in good shape, manage payables and receivables, support VAT and withholding tax preparation, and help keep financial records clean, timely and useful. If you like the satisfaction of tidy ledgers, clear reconciliations and deadlines met without drama, you'll feel at home here. It's the kind of role that sharpens your technical grounding, strengthens your commercial awareness, and gives you exposure to the work that keeps businesses running properly. What you'll needDouble-entry bookkeepingAccounts payable and accounts receivableVAT and withholding tax preparationBank reconciliationsBudgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc reportingPayroll knowledgeEpsilon accounting softwareBachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related fieldVery good English communication To do this well, you'll need at least 4 years' experience managing double-entry books, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay organised under deadline pressure. Permanent, on-site, Pagrati, Athens. Up to €28,000 per annum. If this sounds like your kind of move, reply to find out more.

Sales and Business Development Assistant
Finance
  • Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire
  • £30000 - £40000 per annum
  • Permanent

JOB SPECJob Specification Sales & Business Development The OpportunityJoin a rapidly growing Credit Control firm based on the south side of Glasgow. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sales & Business Development Assistant to support our continued expansion.This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, organised, and keen to build a long-term career in sales and business development within a growing company. As we continue to expand, you will have genuine opportunities for career progression, including the potential to move into a team management role.This is a full-time, office-based position at our Glasgow office. However, we can offer flexibility in working hours, including arrangements to accommodate postgraduate study or school term-time schedules for parents or carers. Key Responsibilities & Duties · Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify new prospects, market trends, and business opportunities through research and data analysis.· Client Engagement: Conduct initial outreach to prospective clients, follow up on leads, and arrange meetings for senior management.· Marketing Support: Assist with the planning and execution of marketing initiatives, including drafting marketing materials and social media content.· Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client information, leads, and sales activity.· Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with management to support business development strategies and broader growth initiatives.· Reporting: Monitor sales activity and performance, providing regular reports and insights to management. Required Skills & Qualifications · Experience: Previous experience in sales support or business development is essential, unless you hold the qualifications outlined below.· Education: Candidates without direct business development experience will be considered if they hold a degree-level qualification (e.g. Business Management, Marketing, or a related field).· Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.· Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment. What We Can Offer You · Competitive salary of (depending on experience)· Company bonus scheme· Fully funded, role-specific training leading to recognised qualifications· Potential advancement into a team management role as the company grows· Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle· Free onsite parking· Excellent public transport links

Senior Manager in Financial Due Diligence
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to £80000 per annum
  • Permanent

Job Title: Due Diligence Senior Manager.Location: Hybrid, Neo Psychiko, Athens.Employment Type: Full-Time.Salary Range: up to €80.000 Gross (full package). The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering financial due diligence engagements for mergers and acquisitions, investments, restructurings, and other strategic transactions. Working closely with Partners, Directors, and senior client stakeholders, you will lead project teams, manage complex engagements, and provide high-quality financial insights to support critical business decisions.As part of the Due Diligence team, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence projects, assessing financial performance, identifying key business drivers, evaluating risks and opportunities, and presenting findings to clients in a clear and actionable manner. You will also contribute to the development of the practice through team leadership, coaching, and business development initiatives.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage financial due diligence engagements across a variety of industries and transaction types.Oversee the collection, review, and analysis of financial and operational data from target companies.Assess historical financial performance and identify key business drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.Evaluate the quality and sustainability of earnings, working capital requirements, cash flows, and other critical transaction metrics.Prepare and review detailed due diligence reports, presentations, and client deliverables.Present findings and recommendations to clients, investors, management teams, and other stakeholders.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client pitches, and market initiatives.Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.Contribute to the continuous improvement of methodologies, processes, and best practices within the Due Diligence practice.The key requirements of this role are: Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or Economics with an excellent academic record.Master's degree or relevant professional qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CFA) in any of the above-mentioned disciplines will be considered a strong asset.Familiarity and a good understanding of basic accounting concepts (knowledge of IFRS is considered a plus).Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.Problem-solving, analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in due diligence/audit within an audit/consulting firm.Fluency in Greek and English, both orally and verbally.Military obligations fulfilled (if applicable).

Project Manager Banking
Finance
  • Athens
  • Up to €3000 per month
  • Permanent

Project Manager BankingLocation: Syngrou, Athens, Greece (on site)Salary: up to €3.000 Gross (14 salaries, salary based on experience) The Project Manager provides the consistency needed to see projects through from start to finish. With a mixture of technical knowledge and leadership, he oversees both the product being produced and the people performing the work. What will you need to do:Coordinate internal resources and stakeholders for the flawless execution of ongoing projects.Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget and in agreed quality.Develop project charters, WBS, execution plans, project baselines, responsibility matrices.Use appropriate verification techniques to manage the change requests.Manage the relationship between stakeholders.Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of project-related payments, aligning with the established schedule and client expectations.Perform risk analysis to proactively calculate and manage project risks.Create, maintain and control the standard project documentation.Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Maintain quality assurance by establishing and enforcing organization standards. What will you bring:Academics in Business Administration or relevant field including Management, Finance, Computer Science or other related disciplines.Proven track of record with successfully delivered projects in the Financial Services sector the last 5 years.Solid technical background, with understanding and hands-on experience in banking software management and development, especially in investment management field.Competency in both Waterfall and Agile project implementation methodologies. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.Fluency in written and verbal English.PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP certification or equivalent qualification will be considered an asset.

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First Achieve have hands on industry experience in recruiting the highest calibre candidates across IT, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.

We believe that working in partnership to thoroughly understand the requirements and demands of our clients and candidates is the key to ensuring we consistently deliver a tailored service that’s of the highest standards whilst maintaining high levels of integrity, transparency and delivery.

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